AMPUTEE Fred Cox has renewed his appeal for help to trace his stolen electric scooter.

Mr Cox, 83 of Walcot, parked his £1,250 Shoprider Scooter while he went on a shopping trip.

He left it outside Shopmobility, in the Wyvern car park, while he borrowed one of its scooters to go into the town centre.

But when he returned a few hours later he discovered the scooter had gone missing.

Mr Cox, who had to have his right leg below the knee amputated after he was hit by a car seven years ago, said he was in disbelief.

"I haven't heard anything about it but I'm desperate to get it back," he said.

The theft would have left Mr Cox stuck at home with no transport but fortunately, staff at Shopmobility have lent Mr Cox one of their scooters for a month, while he orders a replacement.

Anyone with information about the theft, which happened on Tuesday, January 25, can phone Swindon Police on 01793 528111 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.